Warning: Be aware of scammers impersonating real agents.
Ms. Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
What's the best way to query this agent?
Get answers to this, and many more agent questions at QueryTracker.
General
Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.alyssamaltese.com
- Twitter (X):
- @lyssmaltese
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Book Club
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Horror
Literary Fiction
New Adult
Romance
Science Fiction
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Science/Technology
Women's Issues
Join Now (FREE) to learn more about this agent. (Such as how often and how quickly each agent replies to queries.)
Known Clients (current & past)
none found
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
eagreyson
01/06/2026 12:27 PM
Q: 01/01/26
FR: 01/06/26 (same as below).
Upmarket crime thriller, 87k.
FR: 01/06/26 (same as below).
Upmarket crime thriller, 87k.
Blackhat
01/05/2026 03:21 PM
Submitted query - 12/27/2025 - Contemporary Romantic Suspense - 99k
Form rejection - 1/5/26
Hi ____, thanks for thinking of me with this project! Although I won't be pursuing representation, I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work, and wish you every success with it.
All best,
Alyssa
She never even gave it the time of day Why do we bother with these efforts? It's a total clown show.
Form rejection - 1/5/26
Hi ____, thanks for thinking of me with this project! Although I won't be pursuing representation, I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work, and wish you every success with it.
All best,
Alyssa
She never even gave it the time of day Why do we bother with these efforts? It's a total clown show.
MotownCountry
01/05/2026 01:51 PM
ya horror
Q 12-27-25
X 1-5-26
Q 12-27-25
X 1-5-26
LightofBeauty
01/05/2026 01:25 PM
EQ: 12-27-25 Literary/Upmarket
ER: 1-5-25
Hi ____, thanks for thinking of me with this project! Although I won't be pursuing representation, I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work, and wish you every success with it.
All best,
Alyssa
ER: 1-5-25
Hi ____, thanks for thinking of me with this project! Although I won't be pursuing representation, I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work, and wish you every success with it.
All best,
Alyssa
Agent Interviews
Interviews with this agent from across the web.
None found for this agent
Success Story Interviews
Read interviews with authors who have signed with this agent.
None found for this agent
Profile History
- Last Update:
- 12/27/2025 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
Disclaimer
Always verify agent's information before sending your query, and review the agent's website(s) for more up-to-date information.
Though we do our best, QueryTracker can not guarantee the accuracy of any information provided.
An agent listing on QueryTracker is not an endorsement or recommendation of that agent by QueryTracker.
Before contacting an agent, authors should verify and assess the agent's requirements and suitability by visiting the agent's website(s), and becoming familiar with ways to spot and avoid bad agents. A good place to start is Writers Beware, a watch group that helps inform and protect authors from shady practices.
FR 1/6/26 (same as below)
92K Thriller/Police Procedural